I was concerned with some numbness issues I had experienced over the last month over long runs so I took it slow and steady and concentrated on seeing if it came back. My right leg went a bit numb a few times but after retying my shoes, a bit looser, it went away. Not sure if this is the 'cure' for the issue, I'm still going to the doctor on Tuesday to be sure, but it certainly made me feel good.

The first five miles flew by, and before I knew it I was through ten. I didn't push it at all through that point and noticed that without picking it up or an increased HR I got the pace down to 8:30's. Slight reverse split in total, which I was happy with. My knee was hurting a little bit but I wasn't gonna stop because of a little knee discomfort. Most of this run was done with very little effort, the miles just rolled by and before I knew it I was on the final stretch.

One thing I was real, real happy with: from my 12 until the finish I wasn't passed a single time. Part of that was taking it out pretty slow--8:45-8:55's--but doing 8:30's the rest of the way felt real good.

Had I been completely health--knee not barking, the numbness issue--I'd have pushed it a bit more throughout, tried to go 8:20's the whole way, but other than that I think I ran a good race.

I was waiting for my friend to finish so I had a good, long stretch. Some water, more granola bars and the long drive home. Felt pretty good post-race, outside of the knee I felt real good.


My injured knee and just not being a good runner.


Good race, considering the fee it was very well run. Only 6 water stations but it's a long run without a ton of money to support it so all things considered I think they put on a great race.